Tempted to use that store credit card on holiday purchases? Don’t, unless you immediately pay off the balance. Otherwise, consumers are looking at 30% interest – or more.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Amazon competition lawsuit could be an important turning point
The retail giant is exactly the sort of company that should draw official scrutiny.
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Posted inBusiness
Dollar Tree settles on plan to address safety violations in Maine, nationwide
OSHA will require the company to pay $1.35 million for penalties and to make sweeping, systematic changes to address issues commonly found at stores in Maine and across the U.S.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World, News
CVS to cut 5,000 jobs across its workforce
The pharmacy giant operates 26 stores in Maine.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Congress needs to rein in ‘swipe fees’ to protect Maine consumers
The Credit Card Competition Act would stop Visa and Mastercard from hurting small business operators by reining in predatory swipe fees that are among the highest in the world.
Posted inBusiness
Americans bump up spending in June as inflation eases in a strong job market
Shoppers increased spending at electronic stores and online, but pulled back in grocery stores and gas stations.
Posted inTimes Record
The Vermont Flannel Company opens first Maine storefront in Freeport
Dozens gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday evening for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and the chance to browse the new flannel store.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
A Kittery outlet mall could make way for housing, hotel
The town’s planning board on Thursday will get a first look at a proposed redevelopment of the Outlets at Kittery, a 6.4-acre retail plaza.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Free repair and replacement are available to Maine consumers; here’s how
A ‘little-known’ Maine state law protects consumers against being sold defective goods within four years of sale. Until recently, I had no idea it existed.
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Again and again, consumers are pushed to the back of the line
I consider myself mild mannered, but even I have been pushed to the brink of meltdown by endless waits and poor customer service.